Please pray for the repose of the souls of Fr. Meinrad, O.S.B. and Leo Y. May flights of angels wing them to Paradise, and may their souls and the souls of all the Faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace. Amen... ​​​​​​​--Parish Bulletin, July 30, 2023.

*Mark You Calendar for Sunday, Oct. 8* for the Annual Queen of Peace Basket Auction. In-house social and drawings begin at 2 p.m. --- Any basket donation, large or small is greatly appreciated. *Please Note*: Due to the Small Games of Chance Law, we cannot accept any baskets with alcohol. Gift certificates to bars, wineries, and/or liquor stores are acceptable. You may bring your baskets to the Parish Office ahead of time during open business hours: Mon. & Fri.: 9-3; Tues., Wed., Thurs.: 9-12 noon. Additional information forthcoming...

Peanut Butter Pies will be available by *pre-order only* for the weekend of August 5/6. Large pies only for $15. --- If interested, please call the Parish Office, 814-674-8983 on/before *Wed., August 2, Noon* with your order. --- Pick up from the lower level of the parish center will be Friday, August 4, from Noon - 3 p.m., or Saturday, August 5, from 9 a.m.-Noon. The pies ** will not** be available in the Vestibule of Church because the pies must remain in the freezer.

Carrolltown Firemen’s Jubilee 2023 – One day only! Sunday, August 13, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Featuring their typical large basket auction with over 100 baskets and serving a delicious turkey dinner (11 a.m.-2 p.m.). Dinners are $14/each for dine-in or take-out. Children (under 3), free with dine-in only. Please support your local fire company... --Parish Bulletin, July 23, 2023.

Bishop Carroll Catholic High School is sponsoring an indoor yard sale at B.C. on Saturday, July 29, from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. They will have a basket raffle, hot food (for purchase), cold drinks, a bake sale. The proceeds benefit the BC Student Activities Council. Table rentals are still available. If interested, call 814-472-7500 ext. 101 for more info. ​​​​​​​--Parish Bulletin, July 23, 2023.

St. Benedict Church- Carrolltown, is announcing their Annual Parish Festival on Friday, July 28 – Sunday, July 30...(Please click on the above title link to read more.)

iGiveCatholic (Nov. 2022 – Nov. 2023) New Donations: $319.00 To date: $17,885.50 Thank you!! --- 2023 Catholic Ministries Drive: 33 Families have pledged $5,295.00 Our Parish goal is $18,655.00. Thank you!! -Parish Bulletin, July 23, 2023.

We entrust to the care of Christ the Divine Physician, those members of our Parish Family in need of Healing in Body, Mind, or Spirit especially Joe A., Clara F., Annette B., Marsha S., Margaret W., Jim C., Mary Ann F., Jeannine Y., David A., Paul & Liz C., Leona H., Rose M., Seminarian John R., Dave W., Evelyn C., Britany M. Carol G., John L., Janice (K.) W. Tom M., Ford S. Polly S., Anthony D., Cindy K., Lindsy S., Angel S., Robert D., Sarah M., Stephen D., Mildred W., Donna D., Mary Jo R., Jacob M., Bernie R., and Derek M.. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins. --Parish Bulletin, July 23, 2023.

Please pray for the repose of the souls of Fr. Meinrad, O.S.B. and Leo Y., (brother to Jerry and Posie L.-M.).  May flights of angels wing them to Paradise, and may their souls and the souls of all the Faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace. Amen... ​​​​​​​--Parish Bulletin, July 23, 2023.

The Dorothy Day Center is announcing their Bi-Annual Tag Sale on Saturday, July 22, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in the center’s parking lot at 115 St. Mary St. in Loretto. Rain location: SFU University’s Auxiliary Gym...(To read more, please click on the above title link.) --Parish Bulletin, July 9, 2023.

We entrust to the care of Christ the Divine Physician, those members of our Parish Family in need of Healing in Body, Mind, or Spirit especially Joe A., Clara F., Annette B., Marsha S., Margaret W., Jim C., Mary Ann F., Jeannine Y., David A., Paul & Liz C., Leona H., Rose M., Seminarian John R., Dave W., Evelyn C., Britany M., Carol G., John L., Janice (K.) W., Tom M., Ford S., Polly S., Anthony D. Cindy K., Lindsy S., Angel S., Robert D., Sarah M., Stephen D., Mildred W., Donna D., Mary Jo R., Jacob M., Bernie R., and Derek M. May they embrace their trials in union with the Crucified Christ for the salvation of souls, and the remission of sins. --Parish Bulletin, July 16, 2023.

The Saint Vincent de Paul Society will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 19, following morning Mass (8:30 a.m.) in the Queen of Peace Spiritual Resource Library. Members are asked to attend. --Parish Bulletin, July 16, 2023.

The Sisters of Saint Ann announce the annual Novena in honor of their Patroness Saint Ann beginning Tuesday, July 18, thru Wednesday, July 26 (Feast Day) at Mount Saint Ann, 1120 North Center Street in Ebensburg. +++ The Eucharist celebration and devotion will be held every evening at 7 p.m.  in the outside shrine. Bishop Barchak will be the main celebrant for the closing of the Novena on Wednesday, July 26, for the Feasts of Saint Joachim, and Saint Ann. All are welcome! ----Parish Bulletin, July 16 2023.

ICBU will hold their Regular Monthly Meeting for Members on Monday, July 17, at 7 p.m. in the upper level of the Parish Center. --Parish Bulletin, July 16, 2023.

On Sunday, July 16, takeout Chicken Dinners, prepared by the local Queen of Angels Council of the Knights of Columbus, will be for sale from at 11 a.m.-until sold out from the upper level of the Parish Center. Dinners are $10 and are available for takeout only. No phone orders... Thank you for your continued support. --Parish Bulletin, July 16, 2023.

Peanut Butter Pies will be available by *pre-order only* for the weekend of August 5/6.  Large pies only for $15. --- If interested, please call the Parish Office, 814-674-8983 on/before *Wed., August 2, Noon*  with your order.  --- Pick up from the lower level of the parish center will be Friday, August 4, from Noon - 3 p.m., or Saturday, August 5, from 9 a.m.-Noon.   The pies ** will not**  be available in the Vestibule of Church because the pies must remain in the freezer.

The Altoona/Johnstown Diocesan Family is invited to participate in and to pray for those living the Sacrament of Marriage at an outdoor Mass on Sunday, July 16, at 7 p.m., at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Alleghenies in Loretto. Bring along a lawn chair. Indoors if raining. Bishop Bartchak is the celebrant and homilist. This is a wonderful way to celebrate, encourage, and support married couples! --Parish Bulletin, July 9, 2023.

Please Note: July 11 was the Feast of St. Benedict. Father Ananias will be giving the special Maurus Blessing for Healing at the Conclusion of the 11 a.m. Extraordinary Mass on July 16.

The Sisters of Saint Ann announce the annual Novena in honor of their Patroness Saint Ann beginning Tuesday, July 18, thru Wednesday, July 26 (Feast Day) at Mount Saint Ann, 1120 North Center Street in Ebensburg. The Eucharist celebration and devotion will be held every evening at 7 p.m.  in the outside shrine. Bishop Barchak will be the main celebrant for the closing of the Novena on Wednesday, July 26, for the Feasts of Saint Joachim, and Saint Ann. All are welcome! --Parish Bulletin, July 9, 2023.

"Saint Benedict Medal: The Medal's Symbolism" "On the back of the medal is Saint Benedict holding a cross in his right hand, the Christian symbol of salvation,[4] and in the left his Rule for Monasteries. To Benedict's right, below the cross, is a poisoned cup, a reference to the legend that hostile monks attempted to poison him, and the cup containing poisoned wine shattered when the saint made the sign of the cross over it. To his left, below the rule, the raven that carried off a loaf of poisoned bread. From this is derived the tradition that the medal protects against poisoning..." (Please click on the above title link to read more of this excerpt from the Wikipedia article.)